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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
7
The article criticizes Pittsburg traction companies for overcrowded cars and lack of seats on cable and electric lines. It urges more frequent service, enforceable crowding controls, and devices to show street names and manage doors, warning public opinion will push councils to act if companies do not.
Sir Charles Russell, for the plaintiff, publicly withdrew after privately realizing his client pressed a bogus claim. The action highlights professional ethics, showing a lawyer should abandon unworthy and discreditable litigation to uphold honesty and respect for the court.
Congress debates measures from ultra Democratic and Farmers' Alliance statesmen to abolish national banks. Proponents point to declining circulation and the system’s wartime origins while highlighting its democratic structure and strong solvency.
The text argues the national banking system remains justified by strong supervision and honest bank management. It warns lax oversight or insider control could ruin the system, noting past year disclosures of bank asset wipeouts and urging energetic oversight to counter internal undermine. It names figures like Marshes, Lucases, Laceys as internal threats to supervision.
Official figures show U S exports to Brazil rose by 51 17 million in five months after the agreement. Seventeen classes of goods tied to the Spain Cuba Puerto Rico treaty increased 620 876 in two months. Flour duty cuts take effect January 1 and Havana will see about 475 per barrel less cost. Orders for 390 000 barrels have been placed in Baltimore for export to the Spanish West Indies. The policy already boosts trade with Southern and Central America.
The Central Traffic Association arbitrarily shifts bottle classifications for under carload freight, ending years of equitable rate practice. The change, made without warning or justification, jeopardizes factory shipments in small lots and appears to favor large buyers who obtain carload rates.
Andrew Carnegie's stance on annexing Canada as a pathway to a broader American union is examined. The piece weighs Canada as a favorable base for consolidation, notes shared language and institutions, and questions political risks and party courage if such a leap were attempted. It argues Canadian opinion, voter behavior, and party dynamics would shape any move.
The argument weighs Canada joining the United States against its growing debt funded by corporate subsidies and the dominant corporate power. It underscores the challenge of Quebec loyalty to French language and church state, urging Canada to resolve these issues before possible union.
The writer savors the Senate's safe adjournment on Monday and jokes about the national strain if lawmakers mimic France and stay in perpetual session without anyone to adjourn.
The article notes Congressman Robinson expanding his political ambitions adding delegate to the National Convention and United States Senator to his roles as State Senator, Congressman, and State League president. It questions the feasibility of serving in both Senate and House and mentions a separate tale of an English society lady whose pearl theft accusation outshines recent aristocratic scandals.
The resolution to acquire the Northern States of Mexico by the United States is sharply criticized as political advertising. Mexicans may view it as a threat to their territory, risking strained relations and trade. A quoted reply suggests confusion over a new House deal and its outcomes.
The article notes Senator Stanford introducing a bill claiming the Government lacks a sound circulating medium and accuses him and allies of draining the Treasury. It questions what Stanford means by a sound medium and ties it to his presidential ambitions. It also mentions Governors Pattison and Russell qualifying as National Guard marksmen and speculates on aiming for the presidential target.
The U S Consul at Laredo reports Captain Hardee Third Cavalry and a U S Marshal were surrounded near Ft Mackintosh by Mexican insurgents under Garza. War Department and General Stanley were notified. Officials doubt the incident's significance and await fuller details.
Frank Smiley, once a local businessman, reappears in Indianap lis with a completely bald head and no lashes or eyebrows. He claims a severe grippe triggered rapid hair loss after a barber’s treatment, yet his headaches eased and he says he feels better than ever.
Democratic leaders deny ownership by a gambling concern within the lottery wing. They cite no resolution endorsing the scheme on their platform and claim their top two candidates oppose the lottery. The piece argues the public sentiment against lottery remains strong and uncoaxed. It also condemns Congressional funeral pomp as undermining support for abolition.
A Chicago pie wagon driver refused to yield to a United States mail wagon, using derisive profanity. He now faces a fine of 50 dollars and court costs for obstructing the mails. A Pittsburg observer notes a naturally dark day but calls it not much darker than a bright day with smoke.
The United States leads global practice in reciprocity treaties. Europe is moving similarly but not with the same scale as the United States, shaping international agreements and trade norms.
Mr James Gordon BeyNeErr eschews royal circles while Coronet David B. Srckxes tours the United States. Ex-Senator EpmuNps departs politics for private life on a Washington stay. The three sought names Catchings Montgomery O Ferrall loom over Crisp’s campaign. Fanny Davenport hospital bound in Detroit as Sion Newcoms plans planetary forecast. Archbishop Kenrick worsens after jubilee. Lyman J. Gace, Chicago banker and Worlds Fair founder figure, is gravely ill. Duke of Devonshire’s Hotker Hall estate spans 183000 acres with rent >170000 pounds yearly. Secretary Elkins in New York learns Senate confirmation. plans Christmas with family in Elkins, West Virginia, before starting duties near New Year.
A Chinese Commissioner’s arrival to study a possible Chicago exhibit is cited to mock a prior report that China barred an exhibit due to anti Chinaman legislation. The Chilean war rumor drops the mob narrative and shifts to a new angle as the page notes varied rumors.
A Connecticut plaintiff rose early and drove 1 mile to the court arriving just as the case was called but was non suited for failing to appear. The piece notes poor road upkeep compared to Pennsylvania and criticizes turnout.
Seventy destitute Russian Hebrews arrive on the French steamship La Guascogne and are detained at the barge office in New York. They came from Paris where the Hebrew Society cared for them for months. The society planned to ship them to Argentina but will likely return them to this port.
A of array famous actors including Joseph Jefferson Kat Goodwin and Louis James share the stage today for a matinee featuring Boe Stoops to Conquer. The performers assemble under one roof for the Stuart Robson production and related lights.
A Lake Shore Line crash near Tonzapo killed ten and injured ninety. The F and P M railroad, blamed for the rear collision, plans to abandon Toledo freight and passenger routes, transferring business to Lake Shore with terminals at Monroe and Detroit. Lawsuits exceed $100,000 as officials and staff vanish.
A flood of notices from Harrisburg to Johnstown depict Dalzell and Robinson entering the United States Senate contest against Quay. Reports say Dalzell aims to unseat Quay with Robinson entering the race as a rival, making the field triangular and stirring Allegheny politics. The year 199 is described as promising in political maneuvering.
A Detroit Free Press note urges readers to spread joy by helping others enjoy the season. The piece emphasizes shared happiness and giving as a simple path to personal holiday cheer.
A Chicago Tribune item notes speculation that a U.S. Christmas present to Chile may instead be a blunt ultimatum, suggesting tense diplomatic undertones rather than a cordial gesture.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Dr. John Andrews near Columbus at 87. Her mother Mrs. Lord praised for qualities, widow of Dr. John Andrews a former bank president. They had seven children, three survive including Abner L. Andrews, secretary to the governor.
John Davies, a renowned West mining expert, died in Chicago Monday night from pneumonia. He built and lost fortunes in Colorado and California and once owned the Little Chief mine near Leadville, sold for 300000 then resold for 5000000. He died nearly penniless after turbulent finances.
John McLaughlin aged 54 died at his Hollidaysburg home from Brights disease yesterday. An army officer who helped quell the Mormon Rebellion he prospected in California in 1857 and worked as a contractor on Civil War era fortifications. He left a wife and six children.
Oscar Wedel Baron Wedel Yarlsbury of Christiana Norway died in a barn near Albert Lea Minnesota on Monday. He was a young man known locally as Oscar Wedel. News of his father's death and his succession to the barony arrived days earlier with a remittance of £8000. The new baron reportedly went on a spree and died in the subsequent incident.
Prof C Wilbur a renowned geologist and mine expert died in Aurora on Monday night in his 23d year. He graduated from Williams College and was a classmate of the late President James A Garfield. He was a professor at Hiram College.
Elizabeth Hamilton Wallace wife of Dr T C Wallace died of typhoid fever yesterday morning at her home in Allegheny. She was prominent in church and charity work and mother of Rev Edwin I Wallace of Aberdeen MD and Dr W A Wallace of Callery Junction.
Alexander Dempster Jr son of the Pittsburg Coal Company president died at his father residence Euclid and Stanton avenues after brief illness. He was in his teens. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Obituaries report the deaths of Branco Freptel a clerical leader in the French Chamber of Deputies. Mathias Schuck longtime resident of Mito township. Mrs Captain William M Jonpan of Mt. Pleasant. Mitchell Lapailia veteran and steamboat mate. D H Pew foreman in Washington PA. Rev William Appy pastor in Marietta Ohio. John C Wait a noted G A R member. Henry Schhoxe a Lasville resident and local craftsman.
Miss Nixa Krxe daughter of Dr C B King and sister Mrs Thomas Bakewell was introduced at the Duquesne Club with her father as chaperon. The ball featured evergreen holly roses and formal attire as Pittsburg society gathered despite bad weather. Miss King wore an all white gown while debutantes and matrons posed in elegant gowns including Mrs Stewart Johnson and Mrs Cowan. A Roselin Foundling Asylum appeal by Treasurer Charles Donnelly urged Christmas gifts for orphans.
Social notes report the second Pittsburg cotillion at the club theater with patrons and patronesses listed. It describes anticipated large attendance and a festive Linden Club event next Tuesday and Christmas night dances, plus updates on Messiah at Old City Hall and related society gatherings.
A compilation of curious statements spanning history and geography. It notes France under Charles IX, life expectancy gaps, tall Australian trees, Austrian child labor wages, early cricket terms, Naples plague, tiger bone medicine, pope cathedrals, patent medicines, Pike's Peak air limits, Irish Parliament, natural gas flames in Ventura, diverse London foreign residents, and many other antiquated curiosities about cultures, science, and daily life.
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